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Step 1
Gently toast the whole almonds in a 350F oven for 7-8 minutes
Step 2
Remove from oven and finely chop
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 400F
Step 4
In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and almonds
Step 5
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs.
Step 6
Add the sugar, honey, mosto cotto, olive oil, coffee, and orange zest.
Step 7
Continue mixing until well combined.
Step 8
Slowly add the flour mixture until combined.
Step 9
Put the dough on a flat surface with a little flour, then knead it with your hands for a few minutes to form a ball. This will be a soft dough.
Step 10
Separate a small piece of dough (about one large handful) and roll it into a ball.
Step 11
Transfer to a floured surface and flatten with a rolling pin until it is about 1/4-1/2” (0.6-1.3cm) thick.
Step 12
Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 2” (2.5cm) strips at an angle, to form diamond shapes. You can also use a diamond cookie cutter.
Step 13
Put the cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 14
Bake for 5 minutes. The cookies will appear puffy and soft.
Step 15
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.
Step 16
Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler with a few drops of olive oil.
Step 17
Dip the cookies in the chocolate using tongs or a spoon and place them on parchment paper to cool. Alternately, you can place the cookies on a wire rack and drizzle melted chocolate over the top.